Watch | Malevolent Influence: Schools and the Shadow of Andrew Tate
Catch up on our expert discussion on the rise of sexism and misogyny in Australian schools, featuring Anna Krien and Dr Stephanie Wescott.
6th May, 24 Read more
‘Miss, what do you think of Andrew Tate?’: The problem of widespread misogyny and sexism in Australian classrooms
Feminist researcher Dr Stephanie Wescott explains how female teachers navigate the influence of figures like Andrew Tate on their students, revealing the breaking point for some educators.
16th April, 24 Read more
Webinar | Malevolent Influence: Schools and the Shadow of Andrew Tate
On Wed 1 May at 12pm AEST, the Victorian Women’s Trust will present an expert discussion on the rise of sexism and misogyny in Australian schools, featuring Anna Krien (journalist and author of Night Games: Sex, Power & Sport) and Dr Stephanie Wescott (feminist researcher and lecturer, Monash University). Register now.
16th April, 24 Read more
Consent Educator Chanel Contos Spoke with Madison Griffiths About Sex and Respect. Here’s What We Learnt.
Chanel Contos is well known for her work towards eradicating rape culture. In speaking with Madison Griffiths at the Wheeler Centre on Tuesday 5 March, Chanel was asked: are we making progress? Answer: it's complicated.
7th March, 24 Read more
Heat Waves and Gender Gaps: Navigating the Complexities of Climate Change in Australia
Image: Chris Putman Climate change represents a universal crisis, impacting every region of our planet through extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and shifting weather patterns. In the context of this global issue, Australia emerges as a crucial example where the dynamics of gender equality and climate change intersect markedly. This article aims to elucidate how climate change intensifies gender inequalities in Australia, emphasising the imperative of addressing these disparities to pave the way for a sustainable future. Economic Disparities and Female Vulnerability Economic disparities render women particularly susceptible...
22nd February, 24 Read more
Watch: Every Response Matters | Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
As part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence 2023, VWT hosted a discussion between Dr Skye Charry (Associate, Insight Exchange; Associate Professor, School of Law; and Gender Equity Consultant), Luke Addinsall (Associate Insight Exchange; Social Worker and Counsellor), and Mary Crooks AO (Executive Director, Victorian Women’s Trust) on sexual harassment at work.
6th December, 23 Read more
Minister Burney at Women For Yes: “This referendum will be won conversation by conversation”
Listen to a truly inspiring speech from Minister Burney, Minister for Indigenous Australians, delivered on Sunday 13 August at the launch of Women For Yes at the Athenaeum Theatre in Naarm.
23rd August, 23 Read more
Madison Griffiths on Abortion Rights & Men’s Silence
Author and artist Madison Griffiths has just released her debut novel, Tissue. In this book, she explores the topic of abortion, a procedure that is common yet vilified, championed yet sometimes grieved.
5th July, 23 Read more
Video | Authors Thomas Mayo and Kerry O’Brien on The Voice to Parliament Handbook
Catch up on a conversation between renowned Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and journalist Kerry O’Brien, hosted by the Readings Foundation at the Church of All Nations on 25 May 2023.
8th June, 23 Read more
Interview | Prof. Fiona Stanley on what motivates her to push for the Voice
Prof. Fiona Stanley, renowned epidemiologist and former Australian of the Year, is on a mission in 2023 to ensure the referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to parliament gets over the line. Here's why.
11th May, 23 Read more